Seizures during a febrile illness (“febrile seizures”) are common in children between 3 months and 6 years of age.
In most cases, a clinical history and physical examination can be used to determine
the prognosis
of a child presenting with a febrile seizure,
which is usually excellent.
Electroencephalography and neuroimaging are of limited value, and treatment with antiepileptic medications is rarely indicated.